PHYS. ED. TEACHER

SCO Family of Services•Town of Huntington, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for instructing students in Physical Education. The role involves evaluating educational needs, modifying curriculum, and providing direct instruction. The teacher will also participate in faculty meetings, serve on committees, and manage classroom activities and student progress. A key aspect of the role includes preparing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and maintaining student records on a digital platform. The position also involves classroom management, report preparation, and supervision of classroom aides.

Requirements

College Degree; N.Y.S. Certification
Acceptable clearance checks for State Central Register, Driver’s license, and fingerprinting as required by the program.
Compliance with health regulations for physical/Mantoux testing, and Covid Vaccinations.
Attending TCI class for certification/re-certification and passing a test upon completion of the course is a minimum requirement for employment

Nice To Haves

Lead with a sense of shared governance; listening to all stakeholders
Work with a sense of social responsibility; taking initiative to create a positive work environment for all
Communicate openly, respectfully, and intentionally
Illustrate emotional intelligence by acknowledging the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families.
Ability to set limits and maintain helping role of practitioner and to intervene appropriately.

Responsibilities

Evaluate educational needs of students and modify course curriculum as needed.
Prepares class lessons appropriate to current school assignment and the needs of the students in assigned classes.
Provides direct instruction to students.
Attends regularly scheduled faculty meetings.
Serves as a member of professional committees formed to address school and student issues.
Serves as a member of the Committee on Special Education upon invitation.
Evaluates student progress on a regular basis.
Maintains updated student grades on digital platform.
Prepare Report Cards and Progress Reports on digital platform.
Prepares Goals and Objectives for student’s IEP.
Implements program to carry out student’s IEP.
Supervises all students in class.
Responsible for the overall classroom management and environment.
Responsible for completing the following reports when necessary; Informationals, Behaviorals and Incident Reports.
Assist classroom aide in tracking positivity points.
Responsible to monitor classroom aide, and assign responsibilities relating to their classroom.
Performs all duties as assigned.